I think what pissed most people off (me included) is that it should have been Scott at the end of X3 getting through to Jean. Having Wolverine be the one was extremely annoying (on top of Cyke's off screen death as well).

They could have played the Alcatraz stuff out mostly the same, but it's Scott who orders everyone else to clear off and he approaches her as she goes ape on everything. She attempts to confetti him as well but fails, and when he is up close she realises why: She simply cannot end him because Jeans love for him is stronger than her Phoenix personality. Jean then takes over long enough to end herself, holding Scott at bay while she does so.

Anyways, X3's numerous failings are old news and best not dwelt on.

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